Are you satisfied with your work in China? Great! Then then, wouldn’t you like something a bit more luxurious? You’re being headhunted if another organization is actively searching for someone with your unique set of abilities. What can you do in China to improve your chances of being noticed by recruiters?
For those who know the unofficial rule in China that the hiring party has to boost your salary by between 20% and 30% if you’re headhunted from your current employer, this is an enticing proposition. This is a lot, isn’t it? It is, in fact. However, it should be noted that these statistics are generally reserved for businesses or places that are in great demand for specialists..
Unless the head hunters are members of a drug cartel, being sought after is usually a sign of a strong negotiating stance. One of the greatest ways to advance in your career in China is to open yourself up to new chances and allow recruiters come to you rather than actively hunting for work.
Because of this, you’ll have to meet or exceed the expectations of the recruiter in China if you’re headhunted for a position there.
Keep your social media profiles up-to-date.
Examine your resume, profile photo, portfolio, and website to make sure you have everything you need to get the job you want. In addition, make sure that all of the information is accurate, reliable, and genuine.
Next, make sure that any relevant online alerts that show you’re open to new opportunities are turned on.
Because LinkedIn is one of the few Western social media networks that isn’t prohibited in China, it’s also a good idea to have an account.
Get out your business cards!
It’s possible that you’d compare business cards to a tape recorder, which was a novelty in the 1980s when shoulder pads and paisley-patterned ties ruled supreme. At a networking event, you may be asked, “May I have your business card?” before you know it. Fortunately, WeChat is available in China, but business cards are still an essential aspect of Chinese business etiquette, especially when exchanging them.
Always carry a large supply of your present employer’s business cards, or at the very least when you’re likely to meet other professionals. Go ahead and make your own if your employer doesn’t. It’s a bargain!
Make your presence known where it matters most.
If you want to get a job in China, you should visit trade exhibitions, networking events, conferences, and job fairs. There’s a good probability that your body language and style (or lack thereof) will be assessed more than any professional qualifications you may have.
If you’re attending a job fair with the goal of getting hired, carry your business cards and resume (pro tip: have your CV laminated for extra points). Stapling your business card to your laminated CV is the ultimate indication of overachievement. On the moment, recruiters will be smitten with you.